In the Sickness/Wellness/Fitness continuum, which resting heart rate corresponds to Wellness?

• A. 100 bpm
• B. 70 bpm
• C. 50 bpm
• D. 90 bpm

Answer: (B)

Resting heart rate reflects how recovered and autonomically balanced your body is. In the sickness–wellness–fitness continuum, wellness sits in the normal range not driven by acute stress or illness, and not at the extremes of elite conditioning. A resting rate around 70 beats per minute sits in that comfortable, healthy middle for many adults, indicating adequate recovery and balance. Rates near 100 or 90 at rest point toward stress or illness, while a lower rate like 50 can occur in highly trained athletes but isn’t the typical marker of general wellness.